Trucking Regulations

I do not believe I need to tell you that the company's standing with DOT is not great. Saying this truck is ready for safe operation is completely unacceptable. Furthermore, my life, my safety, and my family's financial well-being, as well as every other driver, depends on proper maintenance of the equipment. The cutting of corners and shoddy work, just to get the job done, does a disservice to every person who operates equipment at this company, those of us who show up and do our jobs properly. I did my job, I did a

Introduction truck driving is a great career it requires a lot of time and being able to stay away from home long periods. Trucking is a very well paying career you can take career of a family off your salary.

Substance abuse is a key component to the problems that we face today as a society. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("Alcohol-Impaired Driving", 2009) in 2009, 32% of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States were due to alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Surveys were also conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Compton, & Berning, 2009) so researchers were able to estimate not only the prevalence of drinking and driving, but for the first time they were also able to collect data on the number of drivers who were under the influence of drugs that impaired their abilities. In this data, it was found that 16% of weekend night time drivers tested positive for impairing drugs, in contrast to the 2% of drivers who were at the legal alcohol limit; making drugs 7 times more prevalent. These statistics show that “drugged” driving is a concern for not only law enforcement but also puts other drivers at risk of becoming a part of future statistics.

Over-the-road, or long-haul, truck drivers carry merchandise over state lines. In some cases, these drivers travel a consistent route, but others may work a variety of routes all over the country. Some commercial drivers specialize in carrying uncommon cargo, such as hazardous materials or cars. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for drivers of heavy and tractor-trailer trucks (including commercial trucks) were projected to increase 11% during the 2012-2022 decade. In May 2013, the BLS noted that the median annual salary for the field was $38,700. Commercial truck drivers must obtain a commercial driver's license to operate vehicles over 26,001 pounds of gross vehicle weight, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (www.fmcsa.dot.gov). Drivers of vehicles transporting hazardous materials or oversized cargo must also obtain special endorsements and a commercial driver's license (CDL) in their home state. The hazardous materials endorsement involves a knowledge test as well as a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) threat

Eighteen wheelers are a vital part of interstate commerce in our country. The big rigs carry products across state lines, and keep our stores’ shelves stocked with the things we need on a daily basis. But, when a trucker is involved in an accident, the injuries are usually catastrophic. The sheer weight of a truck is such that when it collides with a car, the results are severe. Drivers and passengers in cars can suffer broken bones, internal organ damage, spinal and brain cord injuries, or even death. Staying safe around big rigs requires drivers to pay extra special attention when near a truck, and to keep a safe distance. But, drivers can only do so much; it also takes diligence on the part of the trucker in order to safely share the road.

Most instances concerning trucking or hauling companies comes in the form of the information kept about their drivers. Extremely thorough background checks are required for drivers of trucks carrying hazardous waste materials. The main part

I’ve always been in awe of the hard work that truck drivers do, so I never really realized that other people didn’t acknowledge the effort that goes into driving a truck for such long hours. The average American sees semi-trucks as an added danger on the road, something that just gets in their way. They fail to realize that “3.5 million truckers (deliver) 69 percent of the stuff we buy—- $670 billion worth of stuff” (Laskas 253). Without truck drivers on tour highways, every single business in our country would be doomed. There would be no way to efficiently transport goods nationwide. Whether the general populace likes it or not, truck drivers are necessary to our economy, and we need to realize

We are writing in reference to the ELD mandate and the negative effect it will have on our companies, other small trucking companies nationwide, will create a hazardous and unsafe environment for the public. Our Trucking companies were thriving because of our hard work and dedication until the ELD Mandate.

Even though That the lifted trucks will be less likely to see small vehicles and therefore become more likely to rear end them. , they should not be restricted because it is basically telling a person that you can't drive a big truck because we the government can't because lifted trucks will also have to be more wealthy people because a higher lift would be more expensive causing that person to more likely have insurance and lifted trucks will be more likely to be alert because they are driving a bigger truck. The height of a person is not restricted, So why should the height of a person’s truck be restricted? Cops have pulled over trucks that are majorly big or huge and the cops treat them differently then they would treat a regular car that got pulled over.

Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) filed a lawsuit stating that the ELD mandate violates the drivers 4th Amendment rights. OOIDA argued that “the ELD mandate that requiring electronic monitoring devices on commercial vehicles does not advance safety, is arbitrary and capricious and violates Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.” (Dills, 2016) The reasons being that the ELD will automatically flag every violation that the driver has and will show every violation on command to the Department of Transportation enforcement official. If it is a new violation then a ticket can be issued to that driver. If it is an already cited violation the driver will then present evidence of that to the

Following rules and regulations is important for institutions and any type of establishment to maintain organization and most importantly provide safety for those involved. For the organization and safety of everyone involved, it is important to comply with particular criteria.

When it comes to small freight – aka less than truckload shipping – the first name that comes to mind is YRC freight. An amalgamation of Yellow and Roadway Transportations, YRC freight has become the largest branch of the Kansas-based YRC Worldwide Inc.

However, every state’s DMV will be able to verify specific state-wide laws. For example, some states require special endorsements for trucks carrying hazardous materials while others require special endorsements for driving trucks with triple trailers. Most DMVs require people to pass an exam that covers laws, equipment and driving techniques. Similar to a driver’s license, there will probably be a vehicle inspection and driving skill demonstration.

It also laid the pathway for the formation of the Interstate commerce commission (ICC) to oversee compliance with the new law. In 1935 the Motor Carrier Act was passed to regulate the trucking industry due to pressure from the railroads. In 1980 a subsequent Motor Carrier act was passed to deregulate the trucking industry. This laid the path for many trucking companies to enter the market. In 1994 the Trucking Industry Regulatory Reform Act was passed; motor carriers were no longer required to submit tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission. In 1995 the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act was passed. It eliminated the ICC and created what is known today as the Surface Transportation board. In addition to these regulatory acts that have been passed, there have been several others that apply to other modes of transportation such as rail, air and sea

-The Logistics and Transportation Industry in the United States. (n.d.). Retrieved July 5, 2015, from http://selectusa.commerce.gov/industry-snapshots/logistics-and-transportation-industry-united-states.html